Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $3,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Intermediate Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, Wisconsin. This contract position involves working in a 36-bed Med Surg Intermediate Care (IMCU) unit with a focus on stepdown and high-acuity patients. The role requires providing specialized nursing care, managing ventilators and tracheostomy patients, and adapting to a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be resilient, able to manage change independently, and capable of completing tasks efficiently during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week starting 10/05/2026 and ending 01/03/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), minimum of 2+ years of experience in Stepdown, Intermediate, or Progressive Care Units (PCU). ICU experience and trauma level II certification are preferred. Ventilator and trach management experience is required. At least one prior travel nursing experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Additional Information: The unit has 36 beds and handles patients with conditions such as sepsis, trauma alcohol detox, GI bleed, colostomy/ileostomy, chest tubes, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 4:1. The unit requires social candidates capable of managing tasks independently in a high-pressure environment. All inpatient units may be floated to as-needed higher acuity areas. During flu season, travelers who decline vaccination are required to wear masks at all times.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1318040. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus